MacBUS is the only user group in the United States that focuses on the business and professional uses of the Macintosh operating system. The group is over ten years old and meets once a month, on the last Tuesday evening of each calendar month in center city, Philadelphia. These meetings demonstrate the latest cutting-edge software and hardware, often before their general release to the public. Members get the opportunity to see product demonstrations, and to exchange their own experiences and information for the benefit of the group. Our members come from a wide variety of professions—artists, attorneys, financial analysts, manufacturers, sales professionals, musicians, and writers. Whoever you are, however you use your Mac professionally, if you only have the time to belong to one user-related group, MacBUS is your group. The level of user experience ranges from novice to expert. The atmosphere at membership meetings is relaxed and convivial, and very conducive to an easy, open exchange of information. So rest assured you're not alone out there. You’ve got questions? MacBUS has the answers. Prior to every main presentation, there is a Question & Answer session, when members with questions or problems can present their concerns to the group. There is no such thing as a stupid question. No matter what your discipline or level of expertise, there is always something to learn. Meetings are designed around a wide variety of topics—from general systems management, to business and graphics applications, 3-D applications, and the Internet. All are presented by top industry specialists from around the country. The benefits of the organization are many. Some members have acquired business contacts. Others have benefited greatly by getting expert advice on buying software and hardware, or building their systems and networks...before spending money in the wrong place. All MacBUS members have benefitted by being at the cutting edge of industry developments and updates, and by seeing new features and upgrades, and introductions of the all of the top-rated software and hardware. As a paid member, you have an opportunity to win free gifts, and (depending on the evening's presentation) free software from major companies! Membership also entitles you to discounts on select products and magazines. In addition, you'll receive Connections —our award winning newsletter. We send it to your mailing address and you can view it on-line. You’ll fine that it is jam—packed with industry news, views, and stuff you can use. Make your connection, and join us at our next monthly meeting... We're looking for- ward to meeting you! The Website The site contains the latest information on upcoming meetings and last minute changes in venue. Check often at the site for late-breaking information. You can also find out meeting schedule, past meeting updates, newsletter archive, vendor contacts and more. Visit MacBUS at our website. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS Productivity • To enhance and increase our members’ productivity using their existing software and hardware. Solutions • To help provide business solutions with information concerning new software or hardware. Resource • To serve as an information resource for members, both within and outside the meeting environment. Affiliation • To provide a forum for our members’ common interests in the Macintosh. MEMBERSHIP • MacBUS members are business and professional people who use the Macintosh for a variety of applications. Members’ levels of expertise range from novice to expert. They enjoy the benefits of working in the Macintosh platform, and networking with other Mac users. Yearly dues are as follows: September 1st to August 31st • $40.00 for individuals • $100.00 for corporate memberships of up to 5 individuals from one organization. GENERAL MEETINGS Meetings are held from 6:45 to 9:45 on every last Tuesday of every calendar month (with possible exceptions in November and December when they are moved forward one week for the holidays). The meetings are held in down town Philadelphia. See our web site for location. BOARD MEETINGS Members of the Board meet once every month, on the Tuesday evening following the General Meeting from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.. Any member interested in participating on the board may contact the president. ELECTIONS Officers are elected in April of every calendar year. NEXT MEETING This is a reminder that the next meeting of the Macintosh Business Users Society of Greater Philadelphia will be held this Tuesday, February 26th at 6:45 pm. Our main presentation will be: -iPhoto from Apple! Our presenter will be MacBUS's own Randy Philips of MacTWEAK. Randy is a local Mac consultant and member of the Apple Solution Experts program. He is based in Ardmore, PA. Randy will demo and discuss Apple's new digital photo program iPhoto. iPhoto lets you import your pictures from your digital camera, organize them, edit and improve them, and share them in a number of different ways. And once you see what iPhoto can do with digital pictures, you may never go back to using a film camera again. Looking forward to seeing you at FMC Training, 325 Chestnut St, Suite 220 at 6:45pm. -- If you wish to contact someone at MacBUS email board@macbus.org ===================================== A message from Irv Herzog, Membership Chairmen irv.herzog@verizon.net 215-725-6565 Macintosh Business Users Society Of Greater Philadelphia P.O. Box 14513 Philadelphia, PA 19115 --- Meeting the last Tuesday of every month at Future Media Concepts 325 Chestnut Street Suite 220 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Visit our website for location and time. http://www.macbus.org ---
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